Clinical trials: Preterm Birth
Placenta Previa
Nifedipine Versus Magnesium Sulfate for Prevention of Preterm Labor in Symptomatic Placenta Previa
Antepartum hemorrhage is defined as bleeding from or within the female genital tract, occurring from 28+0 weeks of pregnancy and till delivery of the fetus.
- Trial name
- NCT03542552
- Testing
- Magnesium Sulfate, Nifedipine
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 176 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Sexually Transmitted Infections (Not HIV or Hepatitis), Premature Birth
Genital Tract Infections, the Vaginal Microbiome and Gestational Age at Birth Among Pregnant Women in South Africa
This cohort study plans to investigate associations between the presence of multiple lower genital tract microorganisms in pregnancy and gestational age at birth.
- Conditions
- Sexually Transmitted Infections (Not HIV or Hepatitis), Premature Birth, Pregnancy; Infection, Microbial Colonization
- Trial name
- NCT06131749
- Testing
- No intervention
- Where
- South Africa
- Volunteers
- 603 people
- Sponsor
- University of Bern
Preterm Infant
The Effects of Mother-infant Skin-to-skin Contact on Stress Response of Preterm Infants
This study will evaluate the effect of maternal-infant skin-to-skin contact (SSC) versus routine care on general stress in preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU).
- Trial name
- NCT05503238
- Testing
- Skin-to-skin contact, Routine care
- Where
- China
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital of Fudan University
Transient Hypothyroxinemia
Thyroid Function in Late Preterm Infants
Transient hypothyroxinemia (TH) is a condition characterized by low levels of serum thyroxine (T4) and normal levels of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH).
- Trial name
- NCT00971555
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Very Preterm Maturity of Infant
Swiss Neonatal Network & Follow-up Group
The chief aim of the Swiss Neonatal Network \& Follow-Up Group (SwissNeoNet) is to maintain and / or improve the quality and safety of medical care for high-risk newborn infants and their families in Switzerland through a…
- Conditions
- Very Low Birth Weight Infant, Very Preterm Maturity of Infant, Asphyxia Neonatorum
- Trial name
- SwissNeoNet (NCT04239508)
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 1,000 people
- Sponsor
- Swiss Neonatal Network
Retinopathy of Prematurity
Oral Propranolol Versus Placebo for Early Stages of Retinopathy of Prematurity: A Randomized and Prospective Study
In premature infants, propranolol (Prop) treatment might suppress continuing neo-vascularization (NV) and decelerate the progression of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) towards its severe stages (III-V), thus avoiding the need of…
- Trial name
- NCT01238471
- Testing
- propranolol, sucrose 5%
- Where
- 4 sites in Israel
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- Rambam Health Care Campus
Premature Birth
Nasogastric/Orogastric Tube Placement Confirmation in Neonates Utilizing Self-contained pH Device, a Feasibility Study
This study is looking at using a self-contained pH device that will assist in confirming placement of a nasogastric or orogastric tube placed in the stomach of hospitalized infants.
- Trial name
- NCT06274944
- Testing
- nasogastric tube placement pH confirmation device
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- University of Minnesota
Premature Baby 26 to 32 Weeks
Effects of Clustering Care on the Physiological Stability of Preterm Infants.
This crossover design experimental study aims to compare the physiological stability of premature newborns during and after a cluster of care compared to a period when they receive standard non clustered care at the neonatal unit.
- Trial name
- NCT03490721
- Testing
- Clustering care
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 10 people
- Sponsor
- Université de Montréal
Premature Infant, Work of Breathing
Work of Breathing and Kangaroo Mother Care
To compare work of breathing and oxygen saturation before, during, and after kangaroo mother care in preterm very low birth weight (VLBW) infants stable on non-invasive respiratory support.
- Conditions
- Premature Infant, Work of Breathing, Oxygen Saturation
- Trial name
- NCT03683316
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 29 people
- Sponsor
- Christiana Care Health Services
Brain Injuries, Infant, Premature
SafeBoosC - a Phase II Trial
Background 25,000 infants are born extremely preterm every year in Europe. This group of infants carries a high risk of death and subsequent cerebral impairment for the infant, especially in the first 72 hours of life.
- Trial name
- SafeBoosC (NCT01590316)
- Testing
- Cerebral NIRS oximetry
- Where
- Denmark
- Volunteers
- 165 people
- Sponsor
- Gorm Greisen
Preterm Birth, Pain, Procedural
Maternal Speech Decreases Pain Scores and Increases Oxytocin Levels in Preterm Infants During Painful Procedures
Preterm infants undergo early separation from parents and are exposed to frequent painful clinical procedures, with resultant short- and long-term effects on their neurodevelopment.
- Trial name
- NCT04762004
- Testing
- Maternal speech, Maternal singing, Standard care
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 20 people
- Sponsor
- University of Geneva, Switzerland
Preterm Labor, Maternal Psychological Distress
Fetal Brain Growth - Pilot Study
The goal of this observational prospective study is to explore the feasibility of measuring fetal and neonatal brain growth using 2D and 3D ultrasound in fetuses exposed to threatened preterm labor (TPTL) and antenatal…
- Trial name
- NCT05994443
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Premature Birth of Newborn
Comparison of Post-Discharge Growth of Premature Infants Using Two Different Formulas
The objective of this study is to compare the post-discharge growth of preterm infants fed with 2 different post discharge formulas.
- Trial name
- NCT01759134
- Testing
- Post discharge formula
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 30 people
- Sponsor
- Shaare Zedek Medical Center
Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
Use of Human Milk Cream to Decrease Length of Stay in Extremely Premature Infants
At present, widespread use of the human milk-based caloric supplement (cream) has not occurred, particularly in infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), and further data are needed to support its adoption as a standard care…
- Trial name
- NCT02475434
- Testing
- Cream Supplement group
- Where
- 8 sites in United States, Austria
- Volunteers
- 210 people
- Sponsor
- Baylor College of Medicine
Labor, Premature
Vaginal Progesterone as a Treatment for Women Active Preterm Labor
The purpose of this study is to compare how well vaginal progesterone works delaying the time to delivery in women with preterm labor compared to placebo.
- Trial name
- VagPro (NCT01206998)
- Testing
- Vaginal progesterone gel
- Where
- United States
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Preeclampsia
User Testing and Feedback for a Mobile Health Program for Postpartum Women: A Pilot Study
Refine content and delivery of the mHealth delivered lifestyle intervention program through iterative testing with small groups of users who provide feedback through on-line asynchronous focus groups.
- Conditions
- Gestational Diabetes Mellitus, Preeclampsia, Gestational Hypertension, Pre-term Delivery
- Trial name
- NCT02384226
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 26 people
- Sponsor
- University of Colorado, Denver
Enterocolitis, Necrotizing, Bacteremia
Antibiotic "Dysbiosis" in Preterm Infants
Prolonged antibiotic use in preterm neonates has significant consequences on the developing intestinal microbiome, metabolome and host response, predisposing the neonate to various major morbidities, including necrotizing…
- Conditions
- Enterocolitis, Necrotizing, Bacteremia, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Intraventricular Hemorrhage
- Trial name
- NCT02784821
- Testing
- Antibiotic, Gastric fluid, Breast milk
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 98 people
- Sponsor
- University of Florida
Music Therapy
Premature Family Music Therapy Intervention (PFMI)
The music therapy intervention it is dedicated to premature baby and their family at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)of the Woman-Child department "Hospital Del Ponte".
- Trial name
- PFMI (NCT04335240)
- Testing
- Premature family music therapy intervention to support parenting, attachment bond and preterm development
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 90 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ospedale di Circolo - Fondazione Macchi
Extreme Prematurity, Neurodevelopmental Abnormality
Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine to Reduce Developmental Delays
This randomized clinical trial seeks to determine if osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMM) increases the likelihood of improved neurodevelopmental outcomes as estimated by the Test of Infant Motor Performance (TIMP).
- Trial name
- NCT04652063
- Testing
- Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Pre-Term
Modelling Weight Reference Centiles for Preterm Infants
The aim of this study is to model longitudinal data at NICU of Assuit University Children Hospital to create predictive growth charts for weight in preterm infants from birth till discharge, that take into account the differing…
- Trial name
- NCT04333121
- Testing
- weight
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University